Lewis Hamilton is planning on the ultimate reward for all within McLaren in a
bid to prove disaster is no barrier to determination.

Not for the first time this season, Hamilton departed a grand prix a forlorn figure, as was the case following the inaugural event in India 11 days ago.

A three-place grid penalty collected for a schoolboy error in practice on Friday compromised his race in which he collided with Ferrari's Felipe Massa for the sixth time in a woeful campaign.

Mercifully for Hamilton, the 26 year-old was adjudged the innocent party on that occasion as Massa collected a drive-through penalty, but damage to the car saw him trundle home a disappointing seventh.

Despite his constant woes, Hamilton at least heads into Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with enthusiasm, and a willingness to right the wrongs before the season is out.

"I have some fantastic memories of the Yas Marina Circuit," said Hamilton.